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Heat Pumps in Colorado: A Cleaner, More Efficient Option to Heat and Cool Homes

Tuesday, Aug. 24
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join virtually via Zoom or in-person at 222 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins

As more and more clean energy resources power our local electric grid, community members now have the choice to heat their homes with efficient electric appliances. The City of Fort Collins wants to create more awareness and education around these efficient electric heat offerings to reduce our overall community emissions as we target zero carbon building in new construction by 2030.

Heat pumps move heating and cooling energy from the indoors to outdoors and vice versa, depending on the season. In the summer months, a heat pump cools the air by moving heat out of the home, and in the winter months, it moves outdoor heat into the home. It may be hard to imagine pulling heat from outdoors to heat our homes during the winter months, but nearly all of Colorado’s climate is well-suited to the technology of heat pumps.
 
Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to learn the latest about in heat pump technology. It is increasing in popularity and it aligns with Our Climate Future goals of lowering greenhouse gas emissions and improves resiliency, health and efficiency within our buildings and homes. Food and beverages will be provided to in-person attendees.
 
Agenda:
  1. Overview of heat pump technology, why the City is promoting heat pumps to meet Our Climate Future goals and what should be considered when implementing these systems.
  2. Manufacturer offerings to look at some of the systems available today.
  3. Technical aspects of calculating loads, sizing equipment and how systems are installed. (Note: this final session is primarily for contractors or those looking to understand how heat pumps differ from gas-heated furnaces).
Questions? Contact Brad Smith, Energy Code Compliance Specialist, 970-416-4321, [email protected].
Presenters:

Steve is an internationally recognized construction consultant specializing in solving building science-related problems and educating building industry professionals and their trade partners. His work focuses on increasing the quality of construction, sustainability, energy efficiency and reducing costly mistakes.

Shawn is part of the Performance Construction Team with Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC, focused on efficient cooling and heating system for residential new construction. He has held certifications as a LEED Green Rater, PHIUS+ Verifier, HERS Rater, BPI professional, ICC Residential Energy Inspector, Level 1 Thermographer, and earned a BS in Business from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has 25 years of experience in the residential building industry with small and large companies, non-profits, and volunteer work. Since 2009, he has completed energy-related analysis and in-field work on over 3 million square feet of residential and commercial buildings.
Matt Baker – Daikin

Matt is a business development manager with Daikin North America, working to support energy efficiency programs across the southwestern United States. Daikin is a global innovator and provider of advanced air conditioning solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. For over 95 years, Daikin has created the most efficient, environmentally-friendly comfort systems enabled by extensive research. With sales in over 150 countries worldwide, Daikin is revolutionizing the way people and businesses think about heating and air conditioning.
Mike Missimer – MGI Mechanical Services

Mike has nearly 30 years of experience in the HVAC industry. He is an HVAC instructor and has a passion for teaching. Mike has been involved in the development of many programs relating to the local HVAC industry. Mike believes the customer and employee experience is everything when it comes to business – the rest are just incidentals.
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